Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 21 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Kings survived the Rockets 109-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.